“From the beginning, Jessica has been an incredible partner to us at New York Military Academy. Whenever we’ve had a hiccup, she jumped right in—solving issues quickly, following up persistently, and ensuring nothing slipped through the cracks. Her professionalism and dedication have truly left a lasting impression on me.
But what has stood out the most is Jessica’s warmth and thoughtfulness. Recently, I shared with her that I’m in my first headship and still relatively new in this role. Her response was not only understanding but also deeply encouraging. She made me feel supported, and went a step further to connect me with others in the field—something I didn’t expect, but genuinely appreciated.
Jessica has been more than a representative—she’s been a guide, a connector, and simply a good person. We’ve worked with other agencies in the past, but our experience with CS&A has been different in the best way, and I believe it’s because of people like her.”
— Sunny Doman, New York Military Academy
“The Board and I are very pleased with our collaboration with Carney Sandoe and Dr. Art Charles in the search for a new Head of School for KAS. Their strong reputation and extensive network helped attract many excellent candidates in a relatively short period of time. Dr. Charles, an experienced consultant and former Head of School at several international institutions, guided us through the entire process smoothly and efficiently. With his deep understanding of school leadership and his experience supporting more than 175 schools in head searches, we felt confident and well supported throughout. We are truly grateful to have had Dr. Art Charles accompany us on this important journey.”
— Johnson Tsai, Board Chair, Kaohsiung American School
“Thank you for helping our school find our next Head of High School. I cannot express to you how grateful I am for your candor, willingness to talk and be my partner in this process. Rice, you are exceptional at what you do. Thank you for making a difference for our kids and families. ”
— Mark Brooks
“Just a note to say how valuable Brandon has been for us in our efforts to hire and support great teachers, particularly faculty of color. Brandon partnered with us in a recent hiring workshop for our division heads, department chairs, HR, and other school leaders. It was a resounding success! Brandon was flexible, insightful, easy to work with and genuine. He went above and beyond by interviewing six current faculty to provide us with meaningful, qualitative data to help guide strategy.”
— Thad Persons
“I am forever grateful to Ann Teaff for being such an integral and special part of my first year as head of school. She was there for me at every turn. Her keen ability to listen and observe during an early campus visit provided an important framework for our future conversations. Understanding the context in which I was leading allowed her to make sure I was celebrating my successes – something first-year heads need to be reminded of. She also came alongside me during the hardest of decisions. I was the beneficiary of so many helpful resources in our work together. Her willingness to connect me with experts in a number of areas allowed me to move more quickly through learning curves. Perhaps most of all I benefited greatly from Ann’s ability to ask the very best questions of me – and in the right order! A masterful coach and mentor, she helped me develop confidence in my own decisions. I still cherish our conversations and the wisdom I gained from her in our year together.”
— Armistead Lemon
“A sincere thank you for all of your support helping us with our Head of School and Principal search. Your steady hand and sage guidance were so appreciated and I want you to know that we are in a great place with our new leadership.”
— Dustin Hindman
“Marsha was exactly the facilitator and thought partner we needed. She provided guiding structures tailored to our topic that were generative rather than restrictive. She listened deeply to understand our specific context, needs, and goals. Thus, we arrived at unique conclusions with efficiency and clarity we could not have achieved on our own.”
— Danette Morton, The Westminster Schools
“Carney Sandoe has routinely helped my school find amazing leadership talent. A recent CFO search has resulted in finding a leader who has been transformative for our school. Greg Britton listened thoughtfully about our needs and recruited a strong array of finalists. A CFO transition is one of the most challenging to manage in schools, and Carney Sandoe helped us manage this in amazing ways.”
— Mike Davis
“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Cathy Shelburne and Sara Shulman, and I could not have wished for a better outcome, particularly during a time when it felt like all of our peer schools were also looking for a Director of Advancement.”
— Rachel Skiffer
“I am deeply grateful to Sara Shulman and Elyse Waterhouse for helping us land our fabulous new CFOO. They took time and care to understand a great deal about our current context – successes, challenges, and future opportunities. Their inclusive approach in working not only with me but also with our business team and other school leaders enabled them to develop a nuanced understanding of skills and qualities of our ideal candidate. The portfolio of candidates they provided were stronger across the board than I could have imagined, and I particularly appreciated the diversity of the group (gender and race/ethnicity, as well as industry backgrounds). Their guidance was instrumental in shaping a process that has not only led to our successful new hire in the role but also to our people feeling valued. They were generous in sharing what they learned about us in the process, which has also helped greatly with the transition plan for our new CFOO and our operational teams. The partnership with Sara and Elyse continues to pay off. And it was fun to work with them, too!”
— Jennifer Weyburn, The Packer Collegiate Institute
